Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Performance Analysis of a Random Rubble Stone Masonry Building with Different Configurations of Seismic Bands
1 Introduction
2 Geometry
3 Numerical Modelling of Structure
4 Material Modelling
5 Parametric Analysis
5.1 Role of Diaphragm
5.2 Role of Seismic Bands
6 Conclusion
References
Experimental Study on Radius Cut RBS-CFT Connections with Bidirectional Bolts Under Cyclic Loadings
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Investigation
2.1 Preparation of Specimens
2.2 Material Properties of Connections

3 Experimental Test Results
3.1 Typology of Connections
4 Conclusions
References
Design Methodology for Cold-Formed Steel Wall-Framed Buildings Under Lateral Loadings
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Design Inputs
2.2 Evaluating Ultimate Strength (Capacity) Reducing Factor, Cu
2.3 Analytical Approach Developed for Seismic Design of Conventional CFSWP Frame
2.4 Lateral Capacity of CFSSWP Based on CFS Frame Strength
3 Estimation of Appx. Max. Lateral Deformation of CFSSWP
4 Results and Discussions
5 Conclusions
References

Seismic Fragility Assessment of Aging Highway Bridge Considering Climate Change Effects
1 Introduction
2 Variation of Climatic Conditions and Its Influence on Chloride-Induced Corrosion Deterioration Process
3 Case-Study Bridge: Corrosion Deterioration and Finite Element Modeling
3.1 Time-Dependent Corrosion Deterioration Considering Climate Change Effects
3.2 FE Modeling of Aging Bridge
4 Seismic Fragility Assessment Considering Climate Change Effects
4.1 Selection of Region-Specific Ground Motion

4.2 Time-Dependent Seismic Fragility Curves Incorporating Climate Change Effects
5 Conclusions
References
Numerical Investigation of Steel Sheathed Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Under Cyclic Loading Using ABAQUS
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Investigation
2.1 FE Modeling
2.2 Verification of Finite Element Model
2.3 Effect of Different Parameters on the Behavior of Steel Sheathed CFS Shear Wall
3 Conclusions
References
Structural Behavior Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) Buildings Under Earthquakes
1 Introduction

1.1 Methodology for Seismic Vulnerability Assessment
2 Case Study
3 Modeling and Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
5 Strengthening/Retrofitting of the Structural Components
6 Response Parameters
7 Conclusions
References
Seismic Risk Assessment of Base-Isolated Liquid Storage Tanks with Friction-Pendulum System Using Vector-Valued Intensity Measures
1 Introduction
2 Modeling of Base-Isolated Liquid Storage Tank
3 Defining Limit State of Failure
4 Selection of Ground Motion Records and Intensity Measures
5 Efficiency Analysis